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Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 80 with Kelli Williams | Founder, Legacy RisingRunning The Relay Of Women’s LeadershipA single moment can change the trajectory of a life. For Kelli Williams, it was being told to quiet down while advocating for her team—and choosing instead to walk out and walk toward her purpose. What unfolds from there is an unflinching, hope-filled story of teen motherhood, corporate firsts, a public breaking point, and the quiet rebuilding that led to a mission-driven consultancy, executive coaching, and a voice that refuses to shrink.We start with momentum—celebrating WomenVenture and the idea of leadership as a relay...
2025-12-231h 35Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 79 with Lauren Vanscoy | Founder, Essence OneStorytelling through Life's Lowest PointsThe moment your voice catches and your chest tightens can feel like the end of your story. For Lauren, it became the beginning. After a postnatal mental health break that made everyday conversations feel impossible, she chose help—counseling, integrative care, and small, steady choices that made life breathable again. That path led her to study aromatherapy seriously, blend with intention, and build Essence One around a simple idea: one honest breath can change a day.We walk through the real climb. Early farmers markets and $30 days. A St...
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Champions Mojo for Masters SwimmersChristmas Lights & Masters Swimming: Champion Kirk Clear, EP 298A special episode to get you in the Christmas spirit! We meet Kirk Clear, a force in U.S. Masters Swimming, an Air Force Veteran and a legend in his Florida community for something entirely different: creating a jaw-dropping, music-synchronized Christmas light display that brings joy to thousands each year. Kirk calls himself a "Crazy Christmas Light Illuminator."Kirk approaches the holidays the same way he approaches Masters swimming—with discipline, creativity, and a deep commitment to community. While many of us are winding down in December, Kirk is climbing bucket trucks, wrapping 50-f...
2025-12-1615 minReclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 78 with Breanna Brillhart | Co-Founder, Breehart PillowsHow ADHD, Grit, And Faith Built A Boutique Pillow Brand From A BasementIf you’ve ever tried to build something beautiful between school drop-off and dinner, this conversation will feel like a deep breath. Kelly sits down with Bree—mom of four, dental assistant two days a week, and cofounder of a boutique pillow brand with her mom—to unpack how faith, ADHD, and clear boundaries can turn a basement sewing room into a business with real traction. From the early days of art shows in the rain to a decisive pivot toward e‑commerce...
2025-12-091h 47Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 77 with Sara Schultz: Moms, Marketing, And The Power To PivotWhat if your brand could bend without breaking when life throws the unexpected at you? Kelly sits down with Sara Schultz to unpack how a surprise pregnancy, a pandemic birth, and a family health crisis in Detroit sparked a complete reimagining of business and motherhood—leading to a scalable, values-led model that actually buys back time.We trace Sara’s evolution from solopreneur to agency owner managing multi–six-figure projects, and the moment a single sales call—where she let her baby cry to close a deal—made her rewrite the rules. That boundary breach became a compass. W...
2025-12-021h 51Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 76 with Rachael KraMer | Founder, Owner - Shekinah WellnessFrom Nursing To Holistic HealingWhat if true healing begins in the “soil” of your life, not at the surface of your symptoms? Kelly sits down with Rachael, a former RN turned holistic health practitioner and author, to trace a winding path through young motherhood, nursing on the front lines, and the moment she realized her patients needed root-cause care that honored body, mind, and spirit. The stories are vivid and practical: a patient thriving on a simple regimen only to be steered back to what wasn’t working, the “tree and soil” model that reframes W...
2025-11-251h 30Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 75 with Julie Wenzlick | Founder, P&W DesignsFrom 401(k) Consulting To PW Designs: Building A Side Hustle That WorksWhat happens when a senior workplace retirement plan consultant decides not to choose between a steady career and a growing creative studio? We sit down with Julie to unpack how she built P&W Designs—an SEO, branding, and web design studio—after hours, while staying the breadwinner and keeping the benefits that her family relies on.We trace the path from custom planners to a full-service design practice, and why being equally analytical and creative gives her clients a rare adva...
2025-11-181h 26Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 74 with Jessica Swenson | Founder, SALTSalt, Strength, And Starting AgainWhat happens when a busy mom with a full-time corporate job decides to fuse her faith with fitness and build real community around it? Kelly sits down with Jess, the founder of SALT, a prayer-led movement brand inspired by Luke 14:34 and launched on her fortieth birthday. The conversation charts the surprising chain of connections that brought this vision to life, the decision to prioritize family time without abandoning professional excellence, and the practical tools that make it all workable—think time blocking, a weekly posting cadence, and events th...
2025-11-111h 19Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 73 with Leah Berend | Owner, Marrin InvestmentBuilding A Table Of Your OwnWhat if private equity felt human, transparent, and unapologetically values‑driven? Kelly sits down with Leah, founder of Marrin Investment Partners, to unpack how she left the C‑suite, launched her own firm, and raised capital while raising two young kids—without sacrificing dignity or clarity. Leah explains private equity in plain English, then gets specific about buying companies deal by deal, structuring returns, and why she treats culture as a value driver on par with technology and operations.You’ll hear how a paperweight question—What would you...
2025-11-041h 26Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 72 with Dr. Michelle Haggerty | Founder & CEO, Fourth Trimester DocRevolutionizing the Fourth Trimester - IYKYKA quiet revolution can start with tea, a newborn on a chest, and a doctor who sits on the edge of your bed and actually listens. That scene—simple, human, and overdue—is how Dr. Michelle Haggerty rebuilt postpartum care from the ground up after her own losses and years inside a system that treats the fourth trimester like an afterthought.We go deep on matrescence, the often-ignored transformation into motherhood that begins long before birth and reshapes identity, hormones, work, money, and relationships. Michelle shares how feta...
2025-10-281h 47Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 71 with Betsy G., Christi A. & Kim W.Three Wise Widows, One Brave ConversationGrief doesn’t send a calendar invite—but it rewrites everything. Three women—Betsy, Christy, and Kim—share how they faced widowhood and turned devastation into purpose: faith-rooted resilience, advocacy for patients and physicians, and practical frameworks for parenting and work.Their stories move from loss to legacy: how an oncologist’s death exposed mental health stigma in medicine, how a cancer journey became a blueprint for protecting joy, and how tragedy sparked a 20-year fight for FDA transparency.We cover what truly helps—anchoring routines, fa...
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Digital Social HourLuke Thomas Breaks Silence on Charlie Kirk’s Death | DSH #1572
Entrepreneurship meets ethics in this thought-provoking episode as we explore "The Ethics of Speaking Out: Lessons for Entrepreneurs." Our guest shares candid insights on navigating politically charged landscapes, the responsibilities of public figures, and the challenges of advocating for decency across divides. From structured debates to the pitfalls of modern discourse, this conversation dives into the nuances of speaking up in polarized times. Whether you're an entrepreneur, content creator, or changemaker, this episode offers valuable lessons on balancing authenticity with strategy in today's complex world. Don't miss this engaging dialogue packed with real-world examples and transformative insights!
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2025-10-1654 min
Digital Social HourLuke Thomas Breaks Silence on Charlie Kirk’s Death | DSH #1572
Entrepreneurship meets ethics in this thought-provoking episode as we explore "The Ethics of Speaking Out: Lessons for Entrepreneurs." Our guest shares candid insights on navigating politically charged landscapes, the responsibilities of public figures, and the challenges of advocating for decency across divides. From structured debates to the pitfalls of modern discourse, this conversation dives into the nuances of speaking up in polarized times. Whether you're an entrepreneur, content creator, or changemaker, this episode offers valuable lessons on balancing authenticity with strategy in today's complex world. Don't miss this engaging dialogue packed with real-world examples and transformative insights!
💥 What You’ll Le...
2025-10-1654 minReclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 70 with Megan Rose Perron | Co-Founder, Bee & Blossom Co.Pivot, Faith, and Charcuterie DreamsWhat if the bravest business move is letting go? Our guest shares a candid arc—from a cancer diagnosis at 19 and deep church hurt to a marriage on the brink, a faith renewed, and a business pivot that surprised everyone. She built a purpose-driven activewear brand for real, changing bodies, pushed it to Shark Tank’s second audition round, and still chose to close it when the cost to family and health grew too high. That surrender didn’t end her entrepreneurial story—it cleared space for one that fit this sea...
2025-10-141h 46Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 69 with Rachel Frosch | Founder & Owner, Mom BadgeMoms, Startups, and Holy GritWhat if a $5 coffee and a little confetti could change a mother’s day? We sit with founder and mom of four, Rachel Frosch, to unpack how a hand‑stitched idea became Mom Badge—a simple, beautiful way to see, support, and celebrate moms right when it matters. Rachel traces the journey from education and professional development to the startup world, revealing how her knack for championing teachers now fuels a platform built to honor the invisible work of motherhood. You’ll hear how fabric badges turned digital, why beauty makes ca...
2025-10-071h 37Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 68 with Robin Edgar | Founder, Wealth Progression GroupHit the Net, Climb Back Up: Embracing Life's Valleys as SpringboardsWhat if your biggest challenges were actually divine preparation for your greatest purpose? Join us as Robin Edgar, seasoned wealth strategist with 35+ years of experience, shares her remarkable journey from teenage motherhood to guiding clients through life-changing financial decisions.Robin introduces her powerful "trapeze analogy" that reframes how we view life's transitions. "We can be swinging comfortably on our trapeze, but real growth happens when we let go to catch the next bar," she explains with hard-earned wisdom. "The space between—catching ai...
2025-09-302h 07Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 67 with Constantina Watters | Founder & Owner of Sproute CreativeEmbracing Your Multifaceted Self While Building a BusinessWhat if your definition of success doesn't match what others expect it to be? In this illuminating conversation with Constantina Watters, founder of Sproute Creative, we explore the delicate dance between motherhood and entrepreneurship, and how redefining success on your own terms might be the most powerful move you can make.Constantina shares her journey of launching a business during the 2008 recession, only to have her entrepreneurial path transformed when her son was diagnosed with food allergies. Rather than abandoning her dreams, she adapted them—cr...
2025-09-231h 38Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 66 with Ashley Hawks | Founder, Soar GroupsWhy Self-Discipline Is the Highest Form of Self-LoveHave you ever felt torn between your ambitions as an entrepreneur and your dedication as a parent? In this deeply personal conversation, Ashley Hawks, founder of SOAR Groups, reveals the transformative journey that took her from childhood lemonade stands to building multiple successful businesses while raising two children.Ashley introduces a refreshing approach to entrepreneurship with her "Ready, Shoot, Aim" philosophy, challenging the perfectionism that keeps many aspiring business owners stuck in planning mode. "No business ever failed because they had too many sales," she...
2025-09-161h 52Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 65 with Sarah Bechard | Owner of Styled by SarahFrom Speech Therapist to Style Maven: A Journey of Self-DiscoverySarah Bechard never imagined her path would lead from speech therapy to style consulting, but life had other plans. After years of helping children with speech development, she found herself at a crossroads when her mother passed away. This profound loss sparked a journey of self-discovery that would ultimately transform her professional identity."I probably didn't even know what the word entrepreneurship meant," Sarah confesses as she recounts how motherhood came first in her life plan. While staying home with her two sons...
2025-09-091h 18Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 64 with Allyson Reinert | Founder & Owner, Ali Mada BoutiqueFrom Fashion Dreams to Boutique RealityWhat happens when your fashion dreams collide with the reality of motherhood and entrepreneurship? In this captivating conversation, Kelly Kirk welcomes Allyson, the creative force behind Ali Madi Boutique, who shares her extraordinary journey from corporate professional to successful fashion entrepreneur.Allyson's story begins with an epiphany during her morning commute when she realized she wasn't dreaming big enough. Despite no formal training, she pursued her lifelong passion for fashion design through late-night research sessions after putting her young children to bed. Her determination paid off spectacularly...
2025-09-021h 56Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 63 with Ashley Mooneyham | Founder, Momease SolutionThe Accidental Entrepeneur's JourneyWhen Ashley Mooneyham returned to work after having her first child, she discovered an alarming truth about breast pumping technology—despite her successful breastfeeding experience, it took four pumping sessions to collect just one bottle of milk. As a scientist with a PhD in biomedical sciences, she immediately recognized this wasn't a personal failure but a fundamental flaw in pump design.What followed was a revelation backed by scientific research: breast pumps simply aren't designed to replicate the complex cues that trigger milk release. While studies had proven that wa...
2025-08-261h 30Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 62 with Julie Thiel | Founder of Thiel Talent StrategyLightsabers and Laptops: One Woman's Journey to Self-AcceptanceWhat happens when a 30-year corporate veteran decides to reinvent herself as an entrepreneur? Julie Thiel's journey from HR executive to founder of Thiel Talent Strategy reveals the profound transformation that occurs when we dare to align our work with our deepest values.Julie's wake-up call came during her daughter's junior year of high school. While negotiating compensation deals on her phone at softball tournaments, she realized she was missing precious moments that would never return. This epiphany sparked a complete reassessment of her relationship...
2025-08-191h 44Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 61 with Sarah Fisher | Owner of Nature's PantryDirt, Determination, and Divine GuidanceWhat happens when a nurse starts questioning why everyone around her seems to be getting sicker? Sarah's journey from healthcare professional to regenerative farmer reveals how one mother's concern for her family's wellbeing sparked a complete lifestyle transformation and thriving business.Sarah never planned to be a farmer. Growing up on a conventional dairy farm, she saw firsthand how demanding the work was and deliberately chose nursing as her career path. But after having her first child and hearing her Father ask, "Why is everyone so sick?", everything...
2025-08-121h 18Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 60 with Stephanie Sinclair & Nikki Zweber | How2MomDoulas, Dreams, and Destiny: Transforming Birth Experiences into Business SuccessEver wondered how the transformative moment of birth can ignite an entrepreneurial fire? In this heartfelt conversation, birth doulas Stephanie Sinclair and Nikki Zweber reveal the parallel journeys that led them from corporate careers to founding How2Mom, a business dedicated to empowering women through pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.Stephanie shares the profound shift that occurred when her daughter was placed on her chest after years of fertility struggles. That single moment sparked a vision that would eventually lead her away from a...
2025-08-051h 41Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 59 with Alyssa Johantgen | Founder and Owner, Milk & Honey Tallow CoThe Chemistry of Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipWhat happens when a scientist discovers ancient wisdom might outperform modern skincare technology? Alyssa's journey from Estée Lauder formulation chemist to tallow-based skincare entrepreneur reveals the powerful intersection of science, motherhood, and faith-driven entrepreneurship.After 14 years formulating products for one of the world's leading beauty corporations, Alyssa found herself questioning everything when the pandemic shifted her perspective on work, family, and health. Pregnant with her third child and facing a challenging workplace vaccine mandate, a rainbow literally appeared in her backyard, providing the divine confirmation she needed t...
2025-07-291h 39Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 58 with Marggie Duncan | Owner & Founder, BennyAni Photography and MEE MethodFrom Nursing to Seven Figures: One Woman's Manifestation JourneyWhat if the key to creating your dream life wasn't hustling harder, but thinking differently? Marggie's story will transform how you view the connection between mindset and reality.From the sterile halls of nursing to building a seven-figure photography studio working just four days a week, Marggie's journey reveals the extraordinary power of boundaries, manifestation, and unwavering self-belief. Her transformation didn't happen overnight—it began with subtle shifts in thinking that eventually created massive changes in her external world.While others told he...
2025-07-221h 45Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & EntrepreneurshipEp. 57 with Laurie Healy | Founder, Laurie Healy - Recovery Coaching & EducationBreaking Generational Addiction CyclesWhen life throws us sideways, we can either break or be broken open. For Laurie Healy, losing her brother to addiction became the catalyst for profound transformation—both personally and professionally.In this deeply moving conversation, Laurie shares her evolution from technology startup executive to addiction recovery coach. After her brother's accidental overdose in 2017, she confronted difficult questions: How had her family navigated his 30-year struggle? What resources had they missed? Could the outcome have been different? Through her grief, Laurie discovered her calling—helping families navigate addiction with evid...
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